Certain exercises, such as stretches and rotations, can help heal herniated discs by pushing the disc away from the nerve root. Herniated discs (also called bulging discs or slipped discs) can be ...

Exercise is a key component of treating degenerative disk disease. Although no specific exercises are unsuitable for everyone, people should avoid any exercise that causes pain or discomfort. Share on ...

A rise in cases among young adults is linked to increased screen time and sedentary lifestyles, highlighting the need for preventive care. Provided by GIB As temperatures drop, more people are ...

As everyone ages, it’s rare for adults to not have neck or back pain. Fifty percent of Americans and 90% of people at least 50 years old have some level of degenerative disc disease. Whether you’re a ...

Stretches and exercises for neck pain can offer relief, but it’s important to assess your pain level first. Here’s a guide to help you determine whether at-home neck exercises are right for you. Share ...

We may pay more attention to our biceps or our butts, but every part of our body is full of muscles that can benefit from exercise. Our necks are no exception. If you spend a lot of time craning your ...

DeForest Buckner believed everything was fine. There were the normal aches and pains – those of living and working in the NFL’s violent world – but nothing out of the ordinary in the days following ...

It’s Monday morning, the start of your work week. You've put the finishing touches on that big report, prepared for that imminent presentation. But it's likely that there's one aspect of the job ...

UCSF Spine Center surgeons are conducting a clinical trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of an implant that replaces damaged discs in the neck. The trial will compare the implant to ...

Inflammation is another key issue. “It can also produce inflammation. Inflammation, as we all know, can lead to pain as well,” Dr Jay noted, pointing to how smoking increases pain sensitivity while ...